2014 mazda mazda6 Model Overview

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Vehicle Overview

Now in its third generation, the 2014 Mazda6 includes the full suite of Skyactiv technologies first seen on the 2013 CX-5 crossover. The all-new sedan debuts with the larger, more powerful 2.5-liter I-4 gasoline engine, with 184 hp and 185 lb-ft of torque, while a 2.2-liter I-4 turbodiesel will arrive later in the year. That engine is expected to make around 170 hp and 300 lb-ft of torque. With the six-speed manual, the Mazda6 is EPA-rated 25/37 mpg city/highway, while the six-speed automatic bumps fuel economy to 26/38 mpg. Automatic cars with the available i-ELOOP system are rated 28/40 mpg.

In our first test, the automatic-equipped car bested the manual car to 60 mph, making the run in 7.4 seconds and 7.8 seconds, respectively. We summed up the automatic Mazda6 saying, “Overall, the Mazda6 is a compelling package for those who want to stand apart from the midsize norm. Of course, for those who want to emphasize driving involvement, there’s always the six-speed manual option.” Though, we wondered whether getting the six-speed manual transmission is worth the acceleration and mpg penalties, “but the $1615 saved by choosing it makes for a compelling argument.” We were impressed with the diesel engine we sampled in a Euro-spec model: “The engine runs quietly in the mid-revs. Sure, there’s still the characteristic low-frequency rumble, but play the stereo, heck, even turn the a/c fan beyond halfway up — and you’ll hardly notice it.”

The 2014 Mazda6 beat the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord in a three-way comparison: “The ‘6 proved the most comfortable and ergonomically sound, providing the preferred command center whether sitting still and fiddling with the controls or weaving aggressively through a twisty road. The Mazda fits you, not vice versa. … The back seat, too, was judged tops in comfort and support, though there’s no denying it trails the Camry and Accord in overall roominess.”

For 2014, the third-generation Mazda6 is essentially all-new and features Mazda’s full suite of Skyactiv technologies as well as the new Kodo design language. With the 2014 6, Mazda introduces the capacitor-based i-ELOOP regenerative braking system that power the vehicle’s entire electrical system. Available safety tech includes a Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system, an Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS), Forward Obstruction Warning (FOW), Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) and High Beam Control (HBC). While the 2014 Mazda6 hasn’t been tested by the NHTSA, the midsize sedan is considered a Top Safety Pick+ by the IIHS for cars built after November 2012.

New for 2014

The redesigned 2014 Mazda6 features new styling inside and out as well as new powertrains. An available i-ELOOP regenerative braking system and a host of new safety technology are also new.

2014 Mazda Mazda6 Pricing

Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price

$22,695

Certified Pre Owned Pricewhat is this?

$16,675

Certified Pre-Owned Price is the approximate price a consumer can expect to pay at a dealership for a used vehicle that has passed the manufacturer's certification process. This price applies only to vehicles covered under an automaker's CPO program, not to a dealership's own "certified" used price.

Recalls

If the tank is overfilled, gas may flow into the charcoal canister (an evaporative emissions component) and possibly leak from the canister's external vent, increasing the risk of a fire.

Recall Date

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Description

Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2014 Mazda6 vehicles manufactured October 25, 2012, through May 9, 2013. In the affected vehicles, it is possible to fill the fuel tank beyond its rated capacity.

Remedy

Mazda will notify owners and dealers will inspect and add an adapter to the shut off valve in the fuel tank and also inspect the charcoal canister for the presence of gasoline, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 19, 2014. Owners may contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 7414D.

Once the PCM assumes that the charging system has failed, the vehicle will stop charging and could result in poor acceleration, loss of steering assist and windshield wiper operation, and a possible engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Date

0000-00-00

Description

Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2014 Mazda3 vehicles manufactured June 12, 2013, through December 18, 2013, and model year 2014-2015 Mazda6 vehicles manufactured May 20, 2013, through December 4, 2013, and both equipped with a 2.5L engine and a regenerative engine braking system. When driving the affected vehicles in heavy rain or in deep puddles, the alternator belt may slip causing the Power Control module (PCM) to incorrectly assume failure of the charging system.

Remedy

Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the PCM with updated software, free of charge. The recall began on May 19, 2014. Owners may contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 7314D.

A vehicle that is driven with under inflated tires may experience a sudden tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Date

0000-00-00

Description

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Mazda6 vehicles manufactured October 25, 2012, to October 10, 2014. If the pressures of four of the tires on an affected vehicle gradually drop at the same time, the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) may not warn the driver of the drop in pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring System."

Remedy

Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will update the TPMS software, free of charge. The recall began on December 10, 2014. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500.

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